The Authentic Path
Men's 3 Day Immersion
Ontario Canada
September 24th -28th 2026
Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
Space limited to 10 men
Heart
The HEART medicines are derived from flowers and trees that originate from the Middle East, Africa South and North America and opens the connection to our heart center and gives us more access to love and compassion for ourselves and others, thus offering the potential for deep inner healing and transformation.
Spirit
The SPIRIT or psychedelic plants are found all over the world and can help to facilitate connection within the spirit realm and to transverse into deeper levels of consciousness. You will have the opportunity to choose a spirit plant that is best for you. You will have an opportunity to work with Psilocybin Mushrooms, Acacia and Syrian Rue. We will work with you to find the spirit plant(s) that work for you.
Sound
The medicine of SOUND by Energy Body Wellness weaves into the experience through sacred instruments, vocal activations and curated music to support the depth of your journey.
3 Day Immersion
The Experience
The Authentic Path Immersion is a 3-day men's mini-retreat in Muskoka, Ontario Canada at a luxury private residence. Your guides will be Ron Nikel, Paul Jarreau and Conrad Cowherd. This offering has been created to invite men to gather in brotherhood, slow down and connect with themselves through various holistic practices aimed at cultivating more presence and attunement with the body, mind, heart and spirit.
The weekend schedule will be:
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Thursday, September 24th – We gather for opening dinner followed by an opening circle.
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Friday, September 25th – A day of deep group and self-connection through, meditation, movement exercises, breathwork and intentional social interactions.
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Saturday, September 26th – All day sacred plant medicine ceremony of Heart & Spirit plants. This practice allows participants to surrender to the wisdom of the medicine and the wisdom within for deep and long-lasting life transformation. The day will include sacred medicine journey music, moments of deep silence and introspection along with periods of live sound journey experiences lead by Paul Jarreau and Ron Nikel.
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Sunday, September 27 – Our final day together is a day of rest, reflection and a closing integration circle. Departure will be in the afternoon following the integration circle or on the morning of Monday, September 28th.
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During your entire stay you will also have access to a beautiful lake and a swimming pool, a sauna and magnificent hiking exploring the areas amazing forests and landscapes.
This 3-day mini-retreat includes accommodations and all meals.
Energy Exchange
We honor accessibility and reciprocity, where you can contribute what is correct for you on a sliding scale of $1900–$2500 CAN per person. The suggested mid-range offering is $2200 CAN.
A $500 deposit is required to reserve your place (payment details provided upon registration). The exchange includes the daylong ceremony experience as well a 1:1 private integration session with one of the facilitators.
To register please click "Register Here" below and fill out an intake registration and waiver form. Once you have sent your deposit, one of our facilitators will be in touch to schedule an intake call with you and send you the necessary details to prepare for the retreat. If you have any questions, please schedule a consultation call with us by using the consultation link below or send a message via WhatsApp to +1 (415) 306-2405.
We hope to see you there!
The Medicines
White Lily
A water lily from South America
Passion Flower
Red Lily
A vine from Southeastern USA, Central
& South America
A water Lily from Bangladesh and India
Blue Lotus
A water flower from Egypt
Sassafras
A North American tree
Syrian Rue
A bush from the Middle East
Accacia
A tree found in the Middle East
Psilocybin
The SPIRIT or psychedelic plants come from fungi found in Asia, North and South America
Facilitators
Our facilitators are integrity-driven, heart-centered and trauma-informed facilitators who have dedicated their lives to being of service and supporting transformation. Our home base is in the heart of the jungle of Nosara, Costa Rica.
